Invest in Opportunity.
Empower Futures. Change Lives.
At LiftED, we believe that every student deserves the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to succeed, regardless of background or income. Your donation helps remove barriers and create clear pathways to college, career readiness, financial stability, and long-term success for first-generation and low-income students.
LiftED delivers hands-on, student-centered programming that prepares students for what's next—from applying to college to managing money, exploring careers, and building sustainable futures.
Why Your Support Matters
First-generation and limited-income students often face significant barriers on their path to success. Your generosity allows LiftED to close opportunity gaps by providing practical tools, trusted guidance, and supportive learning environments that empower students to thrive.
Targeted Scholarship & Stability Funds
Housing Stability Fund
Emergency rent, deposits, temporary lodging, and utilities support.
First-Gen Gap Grant Scholarship
Tuition balance support and enrollment deposit assistance.
Digital Equity Fund
Access to technology, equipment, hotspots, and FAFSA labs.
Future-Ready Fellows Fund
Entrepreneurship micro-grants and business idea support.
Our Impact
Students Often Face:
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Limited college preparation support.
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Gaps in financial knowledge and career exposure.
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Fewer opportunities for mentorship and guidance.
Donation Tiers
$50 – Book Sponsor
Provides college planning materials for one student.
$100 – Tech Supporter
Helps fund digital literacy tools and online curriculum access.
$150 – Workshop Champion
Supports one student's participation in a Pathways workshop.
$500 – Scholarship Supporter
Contributes toward a LiftED college scholarship.
$1,000+ – Future Builder
Helps fund scholarships and expansion of LiftED programming.
Donations help LiftED:
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Launch micro-scholarships for first-generation students.
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Provide college starter kits.
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Offset FAFSA and application-related costs.
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Support Pathways to College participants.
How Your Donation Makes an Impact
Your gift directly supports LiftED's programming across five focus areas, plus student scholarships that provide critical relief so students can remain enrolled and progress toward their goals.
College Readiness
Support workshops focused on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, academic planning, and the transition to college life,helping students make informed, confident decisions.
Entrepreneurship
Fuel programs that build creative problem-solving skills, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking,tools students can apply across careers and industries.
Financial Literacy
Help students develop strong money habits through education on budgeting, saving, credit management, student loans, and long-term planning.
Career Readiness
Support resume building, interview preparation, networking strategies, and exposure to emerging tools such as AI, ensuring students are prepared for today's workforce and tomorrow's opportunities.
Research & Impact
Strengthen research-informed programming that centers student experiences, evaluates outcomes, and informs future educational practice and policy.
Student Scholarships
Directly support LiftED Student Scholarships, which help offset application and enrollment costs, books and academic materials, technology needs, and emergency educational expenses.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support LiftED's mission and help students succeed.
MAKE A DONATION TODAY
